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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered with The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB.

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4:50

Election Special: NZ First's Shane Jones on NZ...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/14

New Zealand First's Shane Jones says the election's brought a sense of relief. He's calling leader Winston Peters a phoenix, leading a team of eight back into Parliament on current numbers. But things could change after the special vote count is released on November 3. NZ First's Shane Jones told Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB's Election special that it's still a big unknown. He says these matters have to be discussed by the new Caucus and leader. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:39

Election Special: National's Chris Bishop on what...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/14

The votes are in. National is set to take up Government, but time is still to tell whether or not Christopher Luxon will need to pick up the phone and call in NZ First. The party's campaign spokesperson Chris Bishop joined Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB's Election Special to find out what comes next for National. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:20

Joan's picks: Tell Me What I Am and Meet You at the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/08

Tell Me What I Am by Una Mannion: Deena Garvey is a loving mother to her daughter Ruby until she suddenly goes missing. Her relationship was difficult and her sister is convinced that Lucas, Deena’s former partner, is to blame – but he has a cast iron alibi and nobody will listen. He takes Ruby far away and deliberately alienates her from her mother’s family until one day, years later, she unexpectedly receives a package which forces her to question everything and sets events in motion which finally

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5:58

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer on her...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/08

BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton is still gallivanting across the world- and recently stopped off in Istanbul! Despite missing the Haggia Sofia and the Blue Mosque due to long lines, Megan still managed to experience the Galata Bridge and the Grand Bazaar- and all the fine dining and views the attractions had to offer. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:30

The Sunday Panel: Could we expect a no-deal outcome...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/08

This week on The Sunday Panel, commentator Irene Gardiner and Freebairn and Hehir partner Liam Hehir joined in on a discussion about the following: Could National have handled the issue of Winston Peters better? Does their reluctance to fully embrace NZ First undermine any coalition Government that is formed? What will this mean for the election? Retail crime is surging and Kiwi businesses are embracing new facial recognition technology to address the issue- are we okay with this becoming standard

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3:48

Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert explains...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/08

Recent statistics show more New Zealanders are gravitating towards a plant-based diet amid climate change concerns. Data shows a 19 percent increase in in the adoption of vegan and vegetarian diets among Kiwis from 2018 to 2021. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says it's important to ensure consumers do their research about these diets- as iron deficiency and anaemia are still high risks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:00

Dr Michelle Dickinson: Nanotechologist on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/08

Mobile phones are designed to be addictive, encouraging users to pick them up often thanks to the constant buzzing of notifications. A new study shows how the design of phone apps are affecting teenagers, with up to 4500 notifications a day sent to their phone. The study carried out by Common Sense Media installed an app into the devices of 203 young people aged 11-17 for one week. The app collected data about which apps were used and when, as well as how many notifications appeared on the screen

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3:29

Mike Van de Elzen: Super-soft gluten free orange cake

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/08

Super-soft gluten free orange cake: Cook time: 60 minutes Prep time: 180 minutes Serves: 8-10 3 small oranges 6 eggs 1 cup caster sugar 2 1/2 cups ground almond 1 tsp baking powder Pinch of smoked flaky salt Garnish: 1/2 cup whole almonds, roasted and crushed 2 tbsp icing sugar Start with the longest part of the cake by cooking the oranges. Place the oranges into a large pot of water and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and turn down to a simmer for 1 hour. Adding more

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5:35

Chris Schulz: entertainment commentator on the launch...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/08

Kiwi fans of reality TV have a new service to check out- where all their favourite shows are gathered in one place. Hayu launched in New Zealand last Thursday, and it offers viewers easy access to popular reality shows including Real Housewives, Keeping up with the Kardashians and Below Deck- to name a few. Entertainment commentator Chris Schulz says this marks New Zealand's 21st streaming platform- and it fills a popular niche with New Zealand audiences. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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13:38

Claire Trevett and Jason Walls: NZ Herald political...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/08

We're six days away from election night- and the competition is amping up. Next week marks the last week of the election campaign, and Luxon and Hipkins will be rallying as many votes as they can from prospective voters. NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett and Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls recap an 'odd' election campaign loaded with vandalism, lies, accusations and arguments over coalition and fiscal plans. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:39

Elliott Smith: ZB rugby commentator on Ireland's...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/08

The All Blacks will have to beat world number one Ireland if they're to make it to the last four at the Rugby World Cup. Ireland has trounced Scotland 36-14 to make it 17 wins in a row and top Pool B. ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith explains how the All Blacks can get ahead in next Sunday's match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:47

Dame Jools Topp and Dame Lynda Topp: The Topp Twins...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/08

For over 40 years, the Topp Twins have been entertaining Kiwi music fans with their unconventional country sound. Lynda and Jools Topp began as a pair of Huntly farm girls who always stuck together, and that led to years of success in music, comedy and yodelling. The duo detailed their unique childhood and personal journey in the new memoir 'Untouchable Girls: The Topp Twins Story' "People connected with the love that we had for each other, and they felt that on stage. I think that was the magic

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6:23

Campbell Featherstone: Dentons Kensington Swan lawyer...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/08

More Kiwi retailers are drawn towards facial recognition technology, as crime continues to surge. A recent Retail NZ report shows the sector has suffered over $2.5 billion in losses in the past year, and 92 percent of retailers have been the victim of a crime. Dentons Kensington Swan lawyer Campbell Featherstone says it's important for Kiwi retailers to take a coordinated approach with this technology amid privacy concerns. "If the sector can figure out a way of implementing this technology in a

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2:35

Francesca Rudkin: I'm over this election campaign

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/08

As you will know by now, I love a general election; but there was a moment this week when I realized I was done. Over it. Counting the days until it was done and dusted. The moment was when I saw a tweet from the current Minister of Health, which had Christopher Luxon dressed up as a chicken and a comment he should turn up to the Press’s leaders debate. The last time I heard a person accuse someone else of being a chicken was also a heated dispute – among eight year olds. Maybe the tweet was

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16:43

Ruby Tui: Black Fern on her extraordinary 2022,...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/07

Black Ferns superstar Ruby Tui has had an extraordinary last few months. Off the back of her raw and intimate personal exploration detailed in her debut book ‘Straight Up’, Ruby and the Black Ferns celebrated their sixth World Cup win- and opened up a conversation about the impact of women’s rugby. “I’m really just extremely grateful and content to be in this position. This was probably the last - but one of the most important - missions I’d had for my sabbatical. Immediately after that all

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4:04

Joan's Picks: Learned by Heart and Scattershot

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/01

Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue, author of Room. Eliza Raines and Anne Lister met at boarding school when they were 14 years old, in 1805, and embarked on an intimate friendship, pledging undying love. It becomes apparent that true love did not survive through a series of letters written by Eliza to her friend some ten years later, when it’s clear that she’s in torment and her life has unravelled. These were real women – Anne Lister went on to become a famous diarist and the author has used those

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4:41

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer on her...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/01

BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton is still making her way through Europe- and she's explored some more under-looked coastal towns. Megan visited Trieste, the Italian port city two hours away from Venice- considered the maritime gateway of the region. From there, Megan stopped by Slovenia, home to iconic architecture, rich history and indulgent desserts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:14

The Sunday Panel: Are voters more apathetic this...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/30

This week on the Sunday Panel, BusinessDesk Investments editor and host of Cooking the Books Frances Cook and Victoria University senior lecturer Morgan Godfrey joined in on a discussion about the following- No matter which side of the aisle wins, it's very likely that both major parties will need to form three-way coalitions. Is this good or bad news for voters? What do we think of Winston Peters joining up with National and ACT? Have we decided who we're voting for- or are we waiting it out? Do

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13:09

Heather Morris: Kiwi author on her new historical...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/30

In 2018, Kiwi author Heather Morris released the bestselling novel 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz'- and everything changed. 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' sold millions of copies worldwide and there's plans to adapt it into a TV series. Off the back of that success, Morris returned with her second historical novel- 'Sisters Under the Rising Sun', a tale of resilience taking place in the midst of World War II. "The more I read the Australian nurses' testimonies - because they all made testimonies when

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3:41

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/30

A new study has exposed the surprising link between omega-3 fatty acids and reduced depressive symtoms. The research, taken from British Journal of Nutrition, says that areas with omega-3-rich diets have lower incidents of depression. Wellness expert Erin O'Hara says fish, flaxseed, chia seeds, soy beans, and walnuts are loaded with omega-3. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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